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Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
- Wind energy
- Solar energy
- Hydroelectric power
- Coal (correct)
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?
- Non-renewable resources are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources
- Non-renewable resources are cheaper to harness than renewable resources
- Renewable resources can be replaced while non-renewable resources cannot (correct)
- Renewable resources are more efficient than non-renewable resources
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy resource?
- Natural gas (correct)
- Bioenergy
- Geothermal energy
- Tidal energy
What is the definition of energy resources?
What is the definition of energy resources?
Which type of energy resource takes millions of years to form again?
Which type of energy resource takes millions of years to form again?
What is the main characteristic of non-renewable resources?
What is the main characteristic of non-renewable resources?
Which type of energy resource is obtained from naturally repetitive and persistent flows of energy occurring in the local environment?
Which type of energy resource is obtained from naturally repetitive and persistent flows of energy occurring in the local environment?
What are photovoltaic modules (PVs) made of?
What are photovoltaic modules (PVs) made of?
What is the main drawback of wind power?
What is the main drawback of wind power?
What type of energy resource uses turbines to convert rotational energy into electricity?
What type of energy resource uses turbines to convert rotational energy into electricity?
What type of high head system involves a pipe containing water from a source high above, a stream, or lake?
What type of high head system involves a pipe containing water from a source high above, a stream, or lake?
What is the power resulted from the conversion of sunlight to electrical energy using mirrors and boilers or photovoltaic cells?
What is the power resulted from the conversion of sunlight to electrical energy using mirrors and boilers or photovoltaic cells?
What is the most significant advantage of renewable energy?
What is the most significant advantage of renewable energy?
Which type of energy resource suffers from the same lack of energy density as direct solar radiation?
Which type of energy resource suffers from the same lack of energy density as direct solar radiation?
What is the main disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?
What is the main disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?
